(Chelsea Update would like to thank Bridget Favre and Stephanie Heim for the information in this story.)
Palmer Auto Service is collecting donations for the 37th annual Toys for Tots and Teens program, with contributions accepted through noon on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.
The community-based effort provides new, unwrapped toys and gift cards to children and teens in Chelsea and nearby areas. Donations are delivered to Faith in Action, which coordinates distribution to local families.
The program, founded in 1988 by Suzie Palmer Weber, has become a longstanding part of Chelsea’s Hometown Holiday activities and continues to serve youth of all ages.
How to Donate
- New, unwrapped toys can be placed in the outdoor Collection Box at Palmer Auto Service, 222 South Main St.
- Donations can also be set under the indoor holiday tree during business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
“Toys for Tots and Teens is about showing children and teens that their community supports them,” Palmer Auto Service owner Bob Mock said. “Every donation helps brighten the holidays for a young person.”
Important Deadline
All donations must be received by noon on Dec. 12, 2025 to allow FIA time to distribute gifts to families before the holidays.
Learn More
Visit www.palmerautoservice.net/toys-for-tots-and-teens to learn more about the history of this long-standing program.
Visit www.faithinaction1.org for information about FIA’s services.
Questions? Contact Stephanie Heim at (734) 475-1301.
About Palmer Auto Service
Palmer Auto Service has proudly served the Chelsea community since 2009, committed to expert auto care and to supporting local families through programs like Toys for Tots and Teens.
